All Research & Development articles – Page 194
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New president for asparagus producer
Gourmet Trading, the international grower, packer, shipper and distributor of fresh asparagus, blueberries and blackberries, has moved to appoint Brian Miller as its new president.
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Ex-Natures Way Foods man joins Syngenta
Leading R&D company Syngenta has appointed a new salad crop specialist for its UK and Ireland operation.
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NFU joins new UK research project
The NFU has added its support to a new research project looking at how science can help to overcome challenges to the UK's food industry.
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ArticleEMR in table-top melon first
East Malling Research (EMR) has grown what is thought to be the world’s first commercial crop of table-top melons.
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ArticleUK cranberries build on success of trial
Harvesting of UK-grown cranberries begins in the next few weeks with output expected to climb following successful trials last year.
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AHDB scientist calls for shared costs
AHDB chief scientist Ian Crute will argue for shared costs across the supply chain at the board's spring conference
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Total Worldfresh revives greengages
Total Worldfresh says it will reassess the potential of selling greengages commercially into the UK market.
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ArticleBelgian berry novelties kick off
Belgian importer-exporter Special Fruit is bringing two locally grown novelty strawberries to market.
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ArticleIndonesia and India to further agricultural collaboration
Countries further agreement established in 2008 to extend agricultural cooperation after representatives meet in Bali
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ArticleUK faces pressure on pesticides
A new report has urged the UK government to drop its opposition to the EU's proposed ban on neonicotinoids to protect bees
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ArticleUniveg Katopé signs cherry plum deal
Fruit that delivers best qualities of both plums and dark cherries will be available in UK stores from January 2014
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Fruit linked to asthma reduction
Consumption of three or more portions of fruit per week could temper severity of asthma and allergies, says new research
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AnalysisNew cherries split opinions
Split-free varieties developed in New Zealand and Canada raise concerns about market prices
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ArticleResearch facility opens in Guatemala
New centre aims to foster sustainable and innovative greenhouse production across Latin America
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ArticleJapan pioneers new farming methods
Agriculture industry attempts to resurrect domestic produce market with indoor growing facility
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ArticleUrban agriculture hits new heights
A week after the conclusion of the second Urban Agriculture Summit in Sweden, the Staay Food Group won the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award for its City Farming concept. Is the industry now ready to embrace transformative solutions to the world’s food supply problem?
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ArticlePsa disease traced to China
Study published in scientific journal Plos One maps bacteria genome to confirm its origins in China
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ArticleHeliospectra lights up plant science
Swedish tech firm unveils LED system to optimise lighting for plant growth
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ArticleSummerfruit plants new yellow kiwifruit
Company reveals it has obtained licence for new variety of yellow-fleshed kiwifruit developed in Italy
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ArticleMonsanto inks vegetable agreement in Punjab
Agreement intended to promote agricultural productivity and benefit local farmers